Budget
Beatty on the Budget
The federal budget is a statement of our nation's priorities and should be a blueprint that reflects our shared values. That is why I believe we should make responsible investments in all levels of education, expand access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, protect Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans, and create innovative programs that will contribute to the success of Central Ohioans and all Americans.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after the House passed a budget that fails to protect affordable health care for everyday Americans and their families:
COLUMBUS, OH – Tonight, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the Senate’s budget vote that fails to protect health care for millions of Americans:
“Throughout this historic Republican shutdown, House Democrats have stood unwavering in our fight to protect health care for millions of Americans.
And I will continue to stand strong for the people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, as an original co-sponsor of the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025. The legislation directs the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in available funds to ensure full food assistance benefits continue and to reimburse states that stepped up to feed families during the Republican government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding the lapse in Head Start and SNAP funding set to begin tomorrow as a result of the ongoing, Republican-driven government shutdown:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Beatty – in a double-duty effort to condemn the Trump Administration’s abuse of power during the federal government shutdown – led two letters to Trump Cabinet officials demanding the release of critical infrastructure funding and the reversal of unlawful federal employee firings, for the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a live virtual town hall titled Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care Crossroads to help Ohioans understand and navigate the ongoing federal government shutdown and its connection to the growing health care coverage crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government:
“Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. And THIS is the best they can do: shut down YOUR government and make YOUR health care more expensive.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today on the House Floor during a pro forma session of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) delivered a forceful rebuke of House Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a continuing resolution that protects the health care of hardworking Ohioans and millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement after voting NO on the House-passed Republican rescissions package, which claws back billions in funding already approved by Congress for programs that help keep Americans safe at home and abroad.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Republican “One Big Ugly” budget bill: